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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1883
Page
1
Speaker Carlisle urges strict government economy, just taxation, and constitutional limits. He emphasizes protecting the people’s rights against encroachment and notes what can be done under current circumstances should be pursued.
An ardent band of reformers pursuing Republican aims for Boston city government and the Metropolitan horse railway has drawn an aldermanic slate that omits four Highland wards, despite their large population and rapid growth. Critics call the missing wards an insult and injustice, noting the ticket includes candidates from eight other wards. Some supporters deny the harsher label, while acknowledging performance flaws in the reform effort.
M Cramoisy of the Society of Horticulture in France announces a accidental discovery. A composition using wood vinegar and subicylic acid along with red oxide of mercury and fusehine destroys male phylloxera without injuring vine bark. He suggests dilution could water roots to kill root pests. France has suffered greatly from phylloxera in recent years.
Special dispatch describes a simple opening day in the new Congress. The House shows fresh desks and a floral gift on the speaker’s desk while members mingle with less bustle. Carlisle elected speaker after nominations by Geddes and Keifer, with Lyman supporting Robinson. The Manning Chalmers seating dispute dominates debates as Democratic caucus plans quick organization and a reception of the president’s message.
The article portrays Mr. Monsseau clinging to power with confidence in both houses, awaiting next month’s session to decide his fate. It contrasts him with Keifer, praising Monsseau as a gentleman and statesman while labeling Keifer as a bungling politician, and warns that conservatives may replace him with a less capable, subservient leader.
A Detroit suspect in Policeman Ballard's killing abandons insanity defense and claims sleepwalking innocence. He says after the murder he fled, hired a rower, hid the weapon, and hid in a barn, unaware of the crime until reading it in the newspaper.
The Chattanooga Times reports several southern papers including Times Democrat Picayune Avalanche American Constitution Register Banner Times and Post back Randall for speaker. The southern vote and Coke ally Cox helped Randall, who relied on southern support for a strong showing.
Inward reflection replaces loud shows as aldermanic tickets from citizens and Republicans fall short of public expectation. Democrats are expected to perform even worse, raising prospects that the next board of aldermen will gain several capable members.
Reporters from Carlisle and Randall headquarters offered conflicting first ballot tallies for the Democratic caucus. Carlisle listed 106 to Randall 49 and Cox 36, while Randall headquarters claimed a nine vote margin for Randall. The discrepancy tests candor and judgment between the two leaders.
Washington December 3 The senate opened at noon with Edmunds presiding and prayer by Chaplain Bullock. Senators Beck Bowen Callum Dolph and Faye took the oath. Anthony was absent. The body adopted standard resolutions and set 12 o'clock meetings until further notice. A one hour recess followed, with an extended recess proposed for 3 pm to await house organization or the president's message. The senate adjourned until tomorrow.
In Washington on December 3 the House named Carlisle of Kentucky speaker after a roll call that showed 191 votes for him, amid disputes over certificates of election for Mississippi and North Carolina. Carlisle pledged firm order, impartiality, and careful handling of new legislative duties while seeking cooperation from all members.
John A. Walsh publishes a card with a letter to President Arthur. He recounts testifying before a grand jury on Kellogg and predicts Kellogg may plead privilege to avoid trial on December 10. Walsh seeks presidential assent to four conditions, including indictments for libel, government protection as a witness, and that George Buss not represent the government.
In Washington today the court of commissioners on Alabama claims issued judgments in numerous cases with specified amounts and interest. The US Supreme Court also ruled on Geo A Cunningham v Macon and Brunswick railroad, stating the state cannot be sued to pay its endorsement. relief, if any, lies with the legislature. A floral tribute to the Speaker of the House and notes from Kentucky visitors were described, along with a brief Miscellaneous section covering the national board of health annual report and Republican Senate caucuses.
Samon, in custody at Laconia New Hampshire, makes a detailed jail confession to Sheriff Story and E P Jewell about killing Mrs Ford during a drunken spree, then murdering the Muddy family and burning the house to conceal the crimes. He describes staging, trunk concealment, use of a hatchet, and attempted flight to Plymouth, with mixed certainty about details and some parts disputed.
Mailey trial figure arrested for slander brought by Mamue Kinner of West Haven. He accused her of stealing a diamond ring during the Wilson-Somers wedding while claiming kleptomania. Damages sought total £000. Painter refuses bail, vows to await trial in January, labeled a crank amid public outcry.
Utica police detain K S Martin of 39 Fayette street Boston after he disrobed on an eastern bound Central road train at 3 AM and hurled his garments from a window. A note on his overcoat read have post mortem wade. Former business manager of the Boston Ideal opera company, Martin faces mental distress and possible self harm amid recent civil suit losses in Cleveland.
Five thousand two hundred cigar makers in CuicaGco refused to work with the progressive union. In response, local manufacturers locked their plants this morning, but only thirteen firms upheld the agreement, leaving about one percent of workers employed.
Writs of mandamus were granted to compel the rector wardens and vestrymen of the Episcopal church of the Evangelist in Philadelphia to show cause why certain high church members should not be restored to congregation rights. Petitioners claim offered pew rents were declined and names struck from the roll amid a high versus low church dispute.
Joseph Lohastein, a Dallas cotton buyer, was brought to Dallas from Sherman charged by the Texas Pacific railroad with forgery and swindling. He is accused of operations totaling over $725,000 and of colluding with Faston, the railroad’s defaulting agent at Sherman.
In St. Louis on December 3 the sheriff levied 21 991 shares of St. Louis and San Francisco railroad stock owned by James and Jesse Seligman of New York to satisfy a $7 500 claim by Wm C Wilson against the Memphis Carthage and Northwestern railroad, part of the St. Louis and San Francisco.
Reading Pa Dec 3 The railers at the Pottstown iron company rail works struck this morning in refusal to accept a 12 percent wage reduction recently announced by the company.
NEW YORK December 3 reports the condition of Senator Anthony as steadily improving tonight with no doubts remaining about eventual recovery.
New Haven December 3 reports Grand Juror Painter of West Haven emerged as an amateur detective in a developing local case. Details remain sparse but the unusual citizen sleuth role drew attention from officials and residents alike.
Emile Fournier, once foreman of Italian laborers on the West Shore road, stole about $15,000 and fled to Italy. Luzerne Parelli, defrauded $1,400, tracked Fournier to Lodi, where Parelli killed him in a garden. Parelli was later captured near Ravenna while attempting to flee by skiff. A letter from Parelli to his former gang requests defense funds as authorities weigh charges.
A series of brief fire reports from Boston and Cambridge note alarms for small blazes on Winsor street Prospect street Broad way and Reed's black Harrison avenue. Several buildings including an old dwelling on F street Milton owned by Peter McEntyre and a carpenters shop owned by D J Donlan & Co suffered damage with losses ranging from 50 to 1200 dollars. Subsequent items cover fires in Springfield Salmon Falls Burlington Yonkers Marlboro Watertown St Lawrence Coboes Chillicothe Chicago Detroit Montreal with losses from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars. No serious injuries reported.
Wm Fowler an electrician for Western Union went out in a row boat from Guttenberg New Jersey to inspect cross river cables. He suddenly fell backward and was found dead in the boat drifting downstream. Cause uncertain pending investigation perhaps heart disease or electric shock. Relatives notified in New London Conn.
Mr. O M Wentworth elected president of Boston no license union. Unitarian society of Fall River calls Rev A Judson Rich of Hyde Park. Jasper Elcher of Sherman Texas divides property among children and they send him to the poorhouse. Andrew of Beverly to speak at Foreign fair Thursday next at Scandinavian Guy exposition. Rev L H Hallock leaves West Winsted Conn and calls Williston church Portland Me. Matthew Arnold notes two full blood Indians at Dartmouth college. Late Mrs Charles H Northam of Hartford leaves 109000 to Trinity college with private bequests around 150000 and other bequests. Bath city musician Hill of Bath Elster marks his 100th birthday November 10 and remains active. Bishop Hurst of Des Moines to preside at conferences in Zurich Upsala Bergen and Frederickshaven on set dates in 1884 and 1954. Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Samuel Sawyer of Lawrence last week with relatives in attendance. Original marriage at Andover and Mr Sawyer noted for 30 years with Eastern railroad.
London reports joint Great Powers plan to send gunboat flotilla to Canton waters if war with China occurs to protect Europeans and Americans. Irish Westford mob attacks theater and Protestant properties tearing dresses from women. men injured. Insurrection plot uncovered at Barcelona battalion garrison. Khaf Seyd incites Turcomans near Merv. Paris handling Panama box incident.
Professor Morse described Japan's pre 1868 lack of public schools and private academies for elites, noting literacy and discipline. He contrasted Japanese schooling with US practices, citing literacy, printing standards, broad educational societies, abundant children’s literature, and rapid newspaper growth.
A surprise complimentary banquet honored Charles B. Ferrin, proprietor of the Revere House, on Monday evening at the hotel. Hosted by R. C. Amos, head steward, guests included Col. Charles W. Wilder, Harvey D. Parker, George W. Weeks, and many others from notable firms. Col. Wilder presided as speeches followed, with an elegant menu card featuring a porcelain rose and colored ribbons.
The Providence common council tonight approved an ordinance from the board of aldermen granting the American Electric and Telegraph company permission to erect poles and string wires in public streets. The boards voted unanimously, vindicating the company against Weston Electric Light. The firm begins operations immediately with favorable public sentiment.
Monday forenoon John Towle driver of a Gump cart on South Charles street fell and one wheel severed his right ear. Edward King, nine, of South Boston, died from internal hemorrhage after falling from an old shed while playing with others. The sore of Edward Reynolds, No. 479 Blue.
The Porter correspondent of the Biddeford Journal notes a prevalent rumor that Jordan Stacy a Biddeford lumber dealer has failed with liabilities totaling about fifteen thousand dollars.
The supreme court judges held session in Concord Monday evening to review opinions for the law term. Colby academy of New London received a 1400 dollar gratuity for 18 scholarships worth 1000 each with a 400 balance. Edward Dearborn’s pardon request was refused after a 1878 sentence for track obstruction. James McCann and Forrest Mitchell were arrested for store robbery and attempted safe blowing. discharged on personal recognizance due to lack of direct proof.
Teachers met Monday to open schools but doctors ordered a monthlong closure due to diphtheria. In Richmond an insane man roams the woods days after entry, living beside a bush fire in ragged attire with no food.
A 14 year old Georgetown boy weighs 22514 pounds and is still growing. The item lists various local deaths, arrests, trials, and accidents including a 65 year old woman struck by a locomotive, a stabbing in Aga wam, and a murder trial set for Wednesday. Also notes arrests for robberies in Randolph and a significant mineral find in Hinsdale with mining prospects for New Jersey manufacturers. The report covers the Middlesex South Agricultural society meeting in Framingham Centre with officers listed.
A 22 year old man Erastus E Johnson died after accidentally firing at himself near the heart while hunting in Coventry. In court, Receiver Burnsworths petition for writ of assistance to recover possession of Aquidneck mills from Sprague the court ordered Sprague to surrender the mills at noon Tuesday Gov Butler represented Sprague. A Newport inquiry into Miss Burrill case suggests evidence of inappropriate letters and janitor Coddingtons alleged intimacy with the girl, with further claims of a hair gift and paternal innocence being examined.
William Richard of Cheshird was arrested Monday night for highway robbery against John Barry on Thanksgiving night. Barry lost $65 and a silver watch and was beaten, left for dead. Richard, 20, held on $2600 bond, has a bad reputation. Eldredge F. Johnson, 39, a Madison farmer, found dead Monday near a coal pit with a crushed skull. He had worked for his brother Edgar. One leg nearly burned, traces of blood nearby. axe and lantern missing. Circumstances suggest murder and the case is enveloped in mystery.
A late postmaster general decision requires items sent by mail as merchandise to be rated as fourth class mailable matter at one cent per ounce or fraction. Materials previously treated as third class such as labels patterns playing cards tickets photographs lithographs and samples now count as fourth class when sent as merchandise or samples. Blank books maps prints show cards and similar materials printed or attached to other media are rated fourth class while copy books and drawing books with printing stay third class.
The Rev. Wm. Mitchell of the Evangelical church, recently entangled in Boston book seller disputes, has been declared on the verge of insanity by medical experts. His friends have removed him to Winchendon for treatment, where months of quiet are expected to restore his mind.
The Baltimore American reduces its price to two cents while New York canals thaw. Reports show strong business growth and a New York labor reform vote tally. A Shelby Ohio incident leaves Baggage Master Longacre dead after a burglary shooting. Filler’s foundry in St. Louis closes due to dull trade, affecting 450 workers. The Standard mining firm declares a 25 cent dividend plus an extra. Army adjutant general notes surrender near Poplar River of Sitting Bull’s allies from British provinces totaling thirty three. Deer poaching near Kingston prompts Parliament to seek remedies. A morphine intoxicated Ottawa woman Maud Gray attempts suicide in her cell. Boston Grummer’s wife claim follows. St Croix cotton mill stockholders approve a Providence plan to run the mill via trustees with creditor protections and shared losses.
The Two Tickets we see in Lynn converge as Workingmen's candidates align with other city groups across the Commonwealth. Election pay remains a debated issue as officials coordinate nominations in multiple cities.
Republican municipal convention at Tremont Temple nominated aldermen and school committee members. Gen A P Martin and Gen Isaac Burrell submitted formal acceptance. The slate includes Morton Caldwell Slade Hayden Fernald Hersey Lane Nugent Curtis Stebbins Kady. five are Democrats. Elections today in multiple Massachusetts cities. Worcester duties report Alderman Reed accepted citizens nomination. Clough faces court on intimidation charge.
The French workmen delegation arrived by Boston and Albany rail at 3 30 PM welcomed by Capt Appleton for the foreign exhibition. He praised Franco American friendship and invited them to visit Boston and its factories, with events at the exhibition building by electric light and concerts by local ensembles during the week.
A major display of antique and modern oriental carpets, rugs, embroideries, and hangings at Leonard & Co. gallery features about sixty carpets, including rare Persian royal pieces, Shirban, Ouchak, Bokhara, Cashmere, and many more. The 457-piece collection spans upholstery and embroidered items and will be auctioned Wednesday through Friday afternoons.
The Lynn working men held a Monday meeting at city hall to nominate candidates for aldermen assessor and five school committee members. Levi Pierce chaired, with Murphy as temporary chair and Lamphier as temporary secretary. After ballots, Rowell won the assessor nomination on the fourth vote. The convention adjourned to Thursday at 8. Citizens' party caucuses are set for Saturday to nominate for the common council and minor offices.
The Melodramatic Times argues speakers, party factions, and a Carlisle nomination will reshape the 1890s map. It predicts northern consolidation against policy, southern revolts, and a Republican presidency outcome. The piece concludes the Carlisle pledge exposes the party’s real protectionist stance and sets a direct fight ahead.
Henry Blackburn English artist and author of Breton Folk faced a good audience at his first city appearance. Delivery described as low and passionless, yet the talk on Pictures of the year offered engaging art gossip and criticism with reproduced works shown by stereopticon. Next lecture planned for Wednesday afternoon continuing the subject. Also notes on designer C. W. Reed and Simmons & Co leather jackets bargain and Angostura Bitters touts credibility and authenticity.
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